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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1964 and 1970 the smallest integer that is 1934540 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1964 and 1970 is 1934540.
LCM(1964,1970) = 1934540
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1964 and 1970. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1964 and 1970.
Prime Factorization of 1964
2 | 1964 |
2 | 982 |
491 | 491 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1964 are 2,491. Prime factorization of 1964 in exponential form is:
1964 = 22×4911
Prime Factorization of 1970
2 | 1970 |
5 | 985 |
197 | 197 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1970 are 2, 5,197. Prime factorization of 1970 in exponential form is:
1970 = 21×51×1971
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1964 and 1970.
LCM(1964,1970) = 22×51×1971×4911
LCM(1964,1970) = 1934540
Factors of 1964
List of positive integer factors of 1964 that divides 1964 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 491, 982, 1964
Factors of 1970
List of positive integer factors of 1970 that divides 1970 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 197, 394, 985, 1970
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1964 and 1970, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1964,1970) = 2
LCM(1964,1970) = ( 1964 × 1970) / 2
LCM(1964,1970) = 3869080 / 2
LCM(1964,1970) = 1934540
(i) The LCM of 1970 and 1964 is associative
LCM of 1964 and 1970 = LCM of 1970 and 1964
1. What is the LCM of 1964 and 1970?
Answer: LCM of 1964 and 1970 is 1934540.
2. What are the Factors of 1964?
Answer: Factors of 1964 are 1, 2, 4, 491, 982, 1964. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1964. The greatest factor of 1964 is 1964.
3. What are the Factors of 1970?
Answer: Factors of 1970 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 197, 394, 985, 1970. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1970. The greatest factor of 1970 is 1970.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1964 and 1970?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1964 and 1970 = 1934540
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1964
1964 = 2 x 2 x 491
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1970
1970 = 2 x 5 x 197
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1934540 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 197 x 491
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1964 and 1970 is 1934540.